By Parthivi Joshi The year 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of OTDYKH or ‘Leisure Luxury’ Russian travel market to be held on September 10 till 12 in Expocentre Fairgrounds, Moscow. The event is one of its kinds because it combines both B2B & B2C categories. While the first two days of the exhibition are only […]
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TTF: Rise in tourism leads to travel trend across platforms
Content and Pic:Â By Satyaki Dutta TTF (Travel and Tourism Fair) Kolkata, at its 30th edition with increasing popularity, had more than 440 exhibitors from 14 countries and many Indian states, where Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh participated as partner countries, while Thailand and Bahrain were the Feature-countries. Held in Kolkata from 12 to 14th of […]
Zubin Karkaria CEO, VFS Global, honoured with Global Game Changers Award in London
By Netpal Travel Bureau Zubin Karkaria, founder and CEO of VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, was awarded with the prestigious Global Game Changers Award at The Indian Awards 2019, held recently at the Houses of Parliament in London, UK. The award was presented to Karkaria […]
China: World’s largest outbound tourism market
By Sikha Thakur The easy accessibility to online information, welcoming visa policies and growing incomes make China world’s largest outbound tourism market. China’s outbound tourism market lists top travel trend in 2019. About 100 million outbound trips in 2015, expected to grow 160 million by 2020. In 2018, around US$288 billion was spent by Chinese […]
Beat the heat in most enjoyable way!
Special travel packages, grand offers, new route launches announced By Susmita Ghosh Its Summer time! The kids are on their most predictable long vacation again, whereas parents are busy with their reasonable travel plan. Travel trade are busy offering some great summer deals, watchfully crafted itineraries, customised packages to provide lucrative holiday experience for all. […]
Naresh Goyal steps down as Chairman of Jet Airways
By Netpal Travel Bureau Finding a sustainable solution to the turnaround of Jet Airways has been receiving the attention of all stakeholders to enable the airline to restore normalcy to its level of operations. As part of the Resolution Plan, the Lenders will provide an immediate interim funding support of INR 1500 crore to Jet […]
Technology, Tours & Activities: New at ITB Berlin 2019
Netpal Travel Bureau Technology, Tours & Activities, one of the tourism industry’s fastest-growing segments is the first-of-its kind in Europe. It gathers the tourism industry’s most important groups at ITB Berlin who all share the same goal – promoting and selling in-destination services. Both major players and small start-ups will showcase their innovative products in […]
BLTM Delhi, OTM Mumbai emerged as leading travel trade shows again
Susmita Ghosh in Delhi and Mumbai Launched in 2016, recently concluded BLTM 2019, India’s first full-fledged travel mart dedicated to Business, MICE and Luxury Travel, held on January 18 and 19 in Delhi. Around 115 exhibitors from 26 Countries and 13 Indian States and Union Territories showcased at the two-day event. BLTM Delhi experienced an […]
Year 2019 : Travel scenario across the world seems optimistic
By Sikha Thakur 2019 promises an immense growth and opportunities on overall travel and tourism industry. The year starts observing tourism industry is ready to welcome its visitor with more focused services, experiences, development and delivery. Northern Territory (NT) sets its vision in tourism sector for next seven years chalking out its growth and strategy. […]
Come December, Come festivities
By Susmita Ghosh Standing at the juncture of year-end and advent of New Year, the travel trade from worldwide shares variety of flexible payment options, adding real value, making leisure trip memorable with some pleasant travel experiences. It’s December – the month for holiday promotions, exclusive offers and value added benefits. This all-day-dining venue, one-of-a-kind […]